Fake AntiVirus accounts for 15% of all malware

Google have found that 15% of the malware that they found on web sites was fake antivirus. CNET cover the story here. They provided some interesting data,  finding 11,000 domains involved in the distribution of fake antivirus.  What is also very interesting is that fake antivirus accounted for 50% of the malware that was delivered by online advertisements.

What does this tell us? It tells us that the cyber-criminals are finding it worthwhile and profitable. It also tells us that they are ‘loading’ up on fake antivirus as an extremely effective way to compromise people’s machines.  They are also becoming more convincing in how they present the fake antivirus malware to end users. It would also suggest that fake antivirus is not going away any time soon and people need to be on their guard.

April 28, 2010 | Filed Under Security 

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